DISTRICT TWO
DIGITAL
IMPACT REPORT
2024
Client
Spotlight
Mississippi SBDC Network Client Recognized
as One of the Nation's
Top 22 Pizza Places
Leña Pizza + Bagels was recently featured on The New York Times’ list of the Top 22 Pizza Places in the U.S.
As a client of Mississippi SBDC @ The Delta, owner Marisol Doyle has built a beloved staple in downtown Cleveland, Mississippi, known for its innovative menu and mouthwatering flavors.
Mississippi SBDC Network Facilitates
Capital City
Business and Entrepreneur
Resource Conference
On June 14th, Mississippi SBDC Network served as lead facilitator for the Capital City Business and Entrepreneur Resource Conference at Tougaloo College in Jackson.
Presenters included:
Mississippi SBDC @ JSU, RISE Center at Ole Miss, Mississippi Secretary of State, Mississippi Development Authority, Mississippi SBDC Network’s SSBCI Technical Assistance Team, Mississippi Department of Revenue, and SBA.
DISTRICT TWO
Results
Clients Counseled
Capital Formation
Business Starts
Jobs Created
Sales Growth
Mississippi SBDC Network
Welcomes Lakeisha Hervey
to Mississippi SBDC @ JSU
In 2024, the Mississippi SBDC @ JSU center welcomed Lakeisha Hervey as an Administrative Assistant.
Lakeisha is a 1997 graduate of Hinds Agricultural High School in Utica, MS. She pursued Business Administration at Hinds Community College and has been dedicated to the education field since 2003, serving as both an Office Assistant and Office Manager.
One of her proudest achievements includes three years as an Independent Paparazzi Consultant, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit. Looking ahead, she plans to enroll at Jackson State University (JSU) to complete her Business Administration degree.